To sanctify oneself, to consecrate oneself

H6942
Hebrew
UBS
קָדַשׁ
qâdashkaw-dash'
Verb

Definition

= action by which humans that are part of a {L:holy<SDBH:קָדֹושׁ>} nation set themselves apart from others by not engaging in activities that are not in accordance with God's law

Semantic Domains

Innocent
Holy
Clean
Great
Extraordinary
Afraid
Happen

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), wholly

Occurrences153
Frequency Rank#238

Verse Usage

This word appears 153 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.